Keeping loved ones in our lives
At Massey, we are unconditionally committed to keeping loved ones in our lives. We integrate community input into everything we do in order to close health care gaps.
LEARN MOREImagine a future without cancer.
One revolutionary idea. One promising clinical trial. One new breakthrough. With over 200 cancer-related studies, Massey is unrelenting in its mission to discover and develop new drugs and better treatments. Find out more about how Massey is moving toward a future without cancer.
A National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center
One of two NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in Virginia, Massey is leading the nation in a community-centric approach to a future without cancer.
Celebrating 50 years of excellence
Massey has earned a reputation of providing cutting-edge cancer care and groundbreaking research in the fight against cancer.
Find cancer types & treatments
At VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, an entire team of experts from multiple disciplines subspecialized in your type of cancer is working together to help you with your cancer care.
Choosing VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center for your care
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Find a provider
VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center's health care providers are national leaders in cancer diagnosis, treatment, prevention and symptom management.
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Explore clinical trials
Learn how clinical trials advance cancer treatment and care and how you can participate.
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Prepare for your visit
Find out what to expect at your first visit and how to prepare for it.
Your safety and COVID-19
Keeping you safe during COVID-19
We have implemented changes in our clinics to mitigate the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic to keep you safe.
Updated telehealth information
Measures are in place to replace face-to-face consultations and follow-up appointments with virtual visits when medically appropriate.
Parking, arrival and visitors
Many of our policies have changed with the COVID-19 pandemic - find out what to expect.
Leading the nation's cancer research
Every day, Massey's researchers conduct cutting-edge and collaborative cancer research efforts.
Education and training
Massey offers education and training programs with a cancer focus at all levels for a variety of audiences.
Patient & community events
Massey offers a range of patient-focused and community events. Explore upcoming support groups, educational activities, community outreach events and more.
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Director’s Distinguished Visiting Scholars Seminar Series
The Director’s Distinguished Visiting Scholars Seminar Series inivtes you to join us on October 14 as we host industry expert Dr. Norman Sharpless as he presents "From Aerophobia to FDA Approval: The Story of Pharmacological Quiescence".
How you can help VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center
When you give to VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, you make cutting-edge research, innovative treatments and compassionate care possible to transform and save lives.
Find out more about how you can support Massey.
Get involved
When you support VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, you make cutting-edge research and innovative treatments a possibility.
Volunteer
Volunteers make a significant impact at VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center and help improve the lives of our cancer patients.
Join our team
Build a career with dedicated health care providers, researchers and administrative professionals.
VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center News
Clinical Care
Provider Profile: Jack Melson, M.D.
Sep 10, 2025Jack Melson, M.D., a medical oncologist at VCU Massey who specializes in the treatment of prostate cancer, discusses the constantly evolving prostate cancer treatment landscape and how he acts as a driving force to the field. ...
Research & Innovation
Genetic code deploys cancer mafia, new targeted drug gives them an offer they can’t refuse
Sep 3, 2025A group of scientists at VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center has revealed a new genetic code that acts like a cancer ringleader, recruiting and deploying a gang of tumor cells to incite a biological turf war by invading healthy organs and overpowering the normal cells. ...
Research & Innovation
Vesalius cell-mapping tool provides insightful multi-layered view of cancer behavior
Aug 25, 2025Researchers at VCU Massey have developed a new computational tool called Vesalius, which could help clinicians understand the complex relationships between cancer cells and their surrounding cells, leading to potential discoveries regarding the development of hard-to-treat cancers. ...
